Makeup when cycling?

[limewave]

I have friends here! I thought I was strange because I wear hardly any make up while most of my friend's pile it on. As a kid/teenager, I was just never in to getting dressed up and wearing make-up. As I became a young adult I was more interested in it, but didn't have a clue where to start or what to do. I'm in awe of the makeover shows and my friends, putting on make up is a true art form for those who know what they are doing.

I wear some mascara and tinted lip gloss. That's about it. I use a daily moisturizer with SPF. For very special occasions I might try some light foundation and eye shadow.

However, I don't wear any make up when I work out. Sometimes I forget to take off my mascara and I end up with raccoon eyes.

There is one lady that I see at a lot who has permanent makeup. I just think it's the most bizarre thing. She always looks like she's on her way to a formal evening party--even after finishing a half marathon! It's crazy. No one should look that good after running that far.

[RolliePollie]

I wish I felt comfortable going out in public without makeup! But my skin is a mess and I scare myself without makeup.

I have melasma (blotchy brown patches) from BCPs which darkens up from sun exposure even if I have SPF 50 sunscreen on. I can't really live without the BCPs because I have had acne since I was 12 and nothing else helps (I've literally tried everything!). So my choice is brown blotches over a face full of pimples. I also have dark cirlces which never go away. So, even for a bike ride, there is always at least some makeup involved. I don't cake it on though. I want a natural look but I just have to do something to try and even out my skin tone.

[Blueberry]

I have dark circles, but not even makeup helps them So I just scare people

CA

[RolliePollie]

I have dark circles, but not even makeup helps them So I just scare people

CA

Makeup doesn't really help mine either but I like to pretend it does! lol !!!

I got whacked in the face by a tree branch a few weeks ago and got a nice shiner. My other eye looked so wonderful in comparison that I forgot all about the dark circle issue. No makeup could've covered my huge black eye.

[invsblwmn]

Makeup? What's that? I don't wear it cause I'm lazy. Not a political cause, not a statement at all. Much the same about why I cycle, when physically able. I am cheap, got tired of paying high prices for gas so I started commuting. Became a vegetarian cause I felt too guilty to eat meat after I accidently hit a cat that dashed in front of my truck. Simple motivaters in my life. People think I am a feminist, animal activist, and healthnut. They got it all wrong, I am just lazy, cheap and guilt driven.

[Starfish]

People think I am a feminist, animal activist, and healthnut. They got it all wrong, I am just lazy, cheap and guilt driven.

Literally LOL !

[Geonz]

Makeup? What's that? I don't wear it cause I'm lazy. Not a political cause, not a statement at all. Much the same about why I cycle, when physically able. I am cheap, got tired of paying high prices for gas so I started commuting. Became a vegetarian cause I felt too guilty to eat meat after I accidently hit a cat that dashed in front of my truck. Simple motivaters in my life. People think I am a feminist, animal activist, and healthnut. They got it all wrong, I am just lazy, cheap and guilt driven.

Likewise, welp, except for the guilt driven part. Fortunately 'bicycle rider' is the category people put me in... though most of 'em do assume I eat healthier than I do... which is not a bad thing! If people expect you to eat healthy, it's easier to do.

I *do* sometimes ponder how much money I have saved, and how much less environmental impact being make-up free is... but that's secondary to "I just don't have a good reason," because I don't really need it.

I do get raccoon eyes now and again... and I found that a pervasive smile helps immensely.

[sundial]

Gnat, I use Neutrogena mineral sheers. The minerals and brush combo thing is really handy and recently they introduced blush minerals as well. The eye shadow does not have an applicator so you would need a makeup brush to apply (or a q-tip). If you want a more traditional foundation, I also use the sheer tints with the sheer tint lip balm. It's great stuff for the outdoorsy gals.

[indysteel]

I wish I felt more comfortable without makeup, but I don't. I don't mind working out without it, but I otherwise wear at least some mineral foundation, mascara and blush. I'm very, very pale and even with makeup sometimes look a little lifeless. My dark hair and dark eye circles don't help. I hate foundation as a general rule, but I love the mineral makeup. It's easy to put on and doesn't smear off onto other things. Whatever makes you feel good about yourself is fine by me.

And as for the OP's original issue with women getting makeup on clothes: Even if you're careful, it sometimes happens, but makeup almost always comes off in the wash. If I buy something that has some kind of a stain on it, I usually just confirm with the store that I'll be able to return it. Or ask for a discount on it.